How to pronounce lying
Say it like LY-ing. Lying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
- LY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lying
American and British speakers say lying in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-ing.
What does lying mean?
- present participle and gerund of lie (“to rest in a horizontal position”) How to pronounce lie
- The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.
- present participle and gerund of lie (“to intentionally give false information”) How to pronounce lie
Where does lying come from?
lie (“to rest in a horizontal position”) + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lying.
Questions about saying lying
How do you pronounce lying?
Say LY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lying?
Lying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.